Agroshield
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Could I offer this as an idea?:
If you made a ring to keep the jaws closed (like on blacksmith's tongs), maybe as simple as a cable tie, it might make operation easier.
As you have now stated that the nails are in the ridge, it makes the job a lot simpler.
Maybe one of these would work to cut the head off:
The challenge with the hollow mill idea is that it will try to skip all over the place. A home made guide similar to this (with a vee in its underside to locate over the tin profile) would tame it:
Maybe a(n end-cutting) burr in a die grinder would also work, but you still need to hold it steady somehow.
Nail puller attachment for a slide hammer
I have to remove a couple of nailed down metal roof panels next week to repair leaks. Now if you've ever tried to remove those ring shank sealing nails without damaging the metal you know why I made this. Every other type of nail remover depends on leverage and if you use them on the highs of...
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If you made a ring to keep the jaws closed (like on blacksmith's tongs), maybe as simple as a cable tie, it might make operation easier.
As you have now stated that the nails are in the ridge, it makes the job a lot simpler.
Maybe one of these would work to cut the head off:
The challenge with the hollow mill idea is that it will try to skip all over the place. A home made guide similar to this (with a vee in its underside to locate over the tin profile) would tame it:
Maybe a(n end-cutting) burr in a die grinder would also work, but you still need to hold it steady somehow.
Shop Abrasives | Master Carbide Burr B122506 Cylinder With End Cut 6mm Shank - Double Cut
Perfect burr for removing excess material from flat surfaces on materials which produce long chips, such as soft steels and cast-iron welds.
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